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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr Basil Omieibi Altraide, MBBS (Nig), MSc (Dundee), FWACS, FICS , KSC

Ag. Head of Department E mail: basil.altraide@ust.edu.ng

Obstetrics And Gynecology

PREAMBLE

The department is one of the departments that make up the faculty of clinical sciences at inception of the college of medical sciences. The department is responsible for clinical care to patients, teaching students in the art and science of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as research into Obstetrics and Gynaecological conditions. The department has senate approval for postgraduate training in Reproductive Health, Gynae-oncology and Feto-maternal Medicine.

MISSION

To train and produce exceptional and competent practitioners in Obstetrics and Gynaecology providing services from basic to advanced care, improve medical education and engage in research work with a view of impacting positively on maternal, perinatal and gynaecological health.

VISION

The department aspires to be a centre of excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology that enables capacity building and support cutting edge research that is productive and implemented into life practice, leading to enhacement of maternal, fetal wellbeing and gynaecological care.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Students are taken through didactic lectures at first presenting to the department. This is aimed at making them appraised of the clinical cases they would most likely meet in the units as they traverse through the department. Tutorials are also organised for the students from time to time. All activities of the department are compulsory and students are required to sign for every activity they participate in. End of posting examinations are organized for the undergraduate students before they are exposed to the final third MBBS examinations. The combined end of posting examinations comprise 30% of the total score while the final Part 3 MBBS examination comprises 70% of the total score. A minimum attendance of 75% each, in the lectures, tutorials and clinicals, is required for eligibility to sit for the final Part 3 MBBS examination. The examinations, be they end of posting or final Part 3 MBBS, are composed of Picture test, Single Best Answer (SBE) or Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ), Essays, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Orals. A pass mark in the clinicals is a necessary requirement for passing the overall examination, irrespective of the total marks obtained at summation of the individual segments/parts of the examination. 

Staff list in the Department

NameRankArea Of Specialization Email
Dr. Kua, Paul L.Senior Lecturer &Consultant Obstetrician & GynaecologistOncology unitdrplkua@yahoo.com / paul.kua@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Nonye- Enyidah Esther I.Senior Lecturer & Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Head of DepartmentReproductive health unithernsi@yahoo.com/ esther.nonye-enyindah@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Okagua, Kenneth E. Chief Medical Director, Rivers State Hospitals,Management Board.Senior Lecturer & Consultant Obstetrician & GynaecologistReproductive health unitkokagua@hotmail.com okagua.kenneth@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Awoyesuku,Peter AbiyeSenior Lecturer & ConsultantMinimal access surgery unitpawoyesuku@yahoo.co.uk /peter.awoyesuku@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Iwo-Amah, Rose S.Senior Lecturer & ConsultantOncology and Urogynaecology unitsitoamah@gmail.com /rose.iwo-amah@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Altraide, Basil A.Lecturer I, ConsultantOncology and Urogynaecology unitaltraideomieibi@yahoo.com /omieibi.altraide@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Mac-Pepple, Dagogo A.Lecturer I, ConsultantMinimal access surgery unitdmacpepple@ymail.com
Dr. Abbey, MkpeAssociate Prof. ConsultantFetomaternal unitmkpeabbey@aol.com / mkpe.abbey@ust.edu.ng
Dr. John, Dickson H.Lecturer I, ConsultantReproductive health unitjohnaifyh@gmail.com /hezekiah.dickson@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Kwosah, Ngozi J.Lecturer I, ConsultantFetomaternal unitkwosahjoseph@rocketmail.co /kwosah.joseph@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Amadi Chijioke SimeonLecturer I, ConsultantMinimal access surgery unitamachijio@ahoo.com
Dr. Ordu, Leesi S.Lecturer I, ConsultantOncology unitneka_dlady@yahoo.com /leesi.sapira-ordu@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Hyness Awoye- GodspowerLecturer Ihynessb@yahoo.com
Dr. Monima D. W.Lecturer IIgmdw40@yahoo.com
Dr. Asikimabo- Ofori SontoyeLecturer IIseesotty@gmail.com
Dr. Ngeri BapakayeLecturer IIngeristel@yahoo.com
Dr. Jumbo Awopola I.Lecturer IIawopola2002@gmail.com awopola.jumbo@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Abere Peacebe SundayLecturer IIpeacebeabere@gmail.com
Dr. Iheagwam Roseline BeautyLecturer IIrosesigis2010@gmail.com roseline.iheagwam@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Ela George M.Lecturer IIgmatthewela@gmail.com
Dr. Ikiroma Sokeipirim E.Lecturer IIiksokei@gmail.com
Dr. Lebara Lewis BarinadaaLecturer IIlewislebara@gmail.com lewis.lebara@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Ohaka ChinweowaLecturer IIdochahaks@gmail.com
Dr. Horsfall FaithwinLecturer IIfaithwinbest@yahoo.com

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our goal is to train competent young medical graduates who will understand and manage common Obstetric and Gynaecological problems using sound scientific principles, employing high professional and ethical standards and who are well grounded to pursue postgraduate studies and research in this discipline. 

The department embarks on specialist care in Obstetrics & Gynaecology as well as training of medical students, resident doctors and student nurses.

STRUCTURE OF THE UNIT

OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY UNIT HAS THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURES:
 

CLINICS:

  • Antenatal clinic
  • Gynaecology clinic
  • Post Natal clinic
  • Family Planning clinic

WARDS:

  • Antenatal ward
  • Gynaecology ward
  • Postnatal ward
  • Labour ward
  • Access to V.I.P. ward

BEDS:

  • Antenatal ward     16    
  • Gynaecology ward   16 
  • Postnatal ward     32
  • Labour ward     20

OTHERS FACILITIES:

  • Four  2nd stage suites with delivery couches
  • Side room for Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
  • Operating theatre – four suites (two Obstetrics and two Gynaecology)
  • One recovery room
  • Departmental library
  • Four call rooms for residents and house officers

 

 

SPECIAL FACILITIES:

  • Cardiotocographic machine
  • Sonicaids
  • One haematocrit micro centrifuge
  • Electric/Manual Suction machine
  • Ventous extractors
  • Oxygen concentrators
  • Two Radiant heaters 
  • Colposcope
  • Thermal ablator
  • Endoscopes; laparoscope and hysteroscope
  • Specialized and high dependency delivery beds with remote control

SUPPORT FACILITIES RELEVANT TO OBGYN

  • 24 hour anaesthetic coverage
  • 24 hour blood transfusion services
  • Special care baby unit  (SCBU)
  • 24 hour radiological services (Ultrasound, x-rays)
  • Microbiology
  • Haematology
  • Chemical pathology
  • Anatomical pathology laboratory
  • Ambulance services

 

 
 

The department has an administrative office, consultant offices, a departmental library, a family planning clinic, antenatal/gynaecology clinic consisting of a hall and 10 consulting rooms – 5 for Gynaecology and 5 for Obstetrics. It also has a cervical cancer screening suite and a room for mannequins.

The department runs a 20-bed maternity ward, with four detached 2nd stage/delivery suites. There is also provision for delivery in the 1st stage suites housing delivery beds, toilets and bathrooms, a staff changing room and 2 call rooms.

The department has a 16 bed antenatal ward, 16 bed gynaecology ward, a 32 bed post natal ward, a side laboratory and a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) room.

The departmental theatre is attached to the labour ward and has 4 suites: 2 for Obstetrics and 2 for Gynaecology. Water supply is from an overhead tank fed by the hospital borehole and the hospital is connected to the national grid with two 1000kva generators as back-up to ensure stable power supply.

The hospital is equipped with a laundry unit and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). The Rivers State Government has also built a state-of-the-art Mother and Child hospital for the departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMMES

OBJECTIVE

At the end of the programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the student should have acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes which will enable him/her to:

  • Understand the principles and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology and explain the physiological basis and applied anatomy of pregnancy, labour and the puerperium and the methods of control of contraception;
  • Clinically describe common obstetric and gynaecological cases, obtain relevant clinical history, and record them systematically;
  • Examine clinically, gynaecological and obstetric cases, elicit all the physical signs in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology and record them systematically;
  • Investigate and give appropriate treatment to common obstetric and gynaecological conditions;
  • Comprehend the principles and practice of antenatal care both as a form of preventive medicine and as health education;
  • Describe common obstetrical presentations (normal and abnormal), the mechanism of normal labour and delivery, and methods of early detection of abnormal presentations;
  • Identify high risk obstetrical problems and be able to prevent such risks and refer to the appropriate center in good time;
  • Be aware of basic principles in the management of normal and abnormal deliveries;
  • Manage common obstetric and gynaecological emergencies. Be able to prevent their occurrence or manage them rationally or refer them safely to the appropriate centres in good time;
  • Undertake simple anesthesia and anagelsia in gynaecological and obstetrical procedures;
  • Be able to apply relevant laboratory and other aids in diagnosis and appreciate the limitations of such diagnosis;
  • Cultivate leadership qualities while working within a health team;
  • Practice with good bedside manners and high ethical standard with a high concern for his/her patient. He/she should be aware of the level of respect his/her practice holds in the environment.